Explore these places that not only seem as if they were garnered right out of a fairy-tale, but actually transport you into a parallel dream world. Check out these 6 Magnificent Real Life Fairy-tale Islands :
1. BLED ISLAND, SLOVENIA
Natural Island in a land locked country, Slovenia.
It's surrounded by Lake Bled in the Julian Alps in Northwestern Slovenia.
It has several buildings, the main one being the Church of the Assumption of Mary Pilgrimage, built in 15th century.
The church is decorated with remains of mediaeval frescos and a rich Baroque equipment, it has a 52-meter tower and a stairway with 99 steps.
Traditional row barges ferry people to and from the island.
2. PFALZ ISLAND, GERMANY
Located In the middle of the Rhine River near Kaub Germany.
Built in the 14 century, the castle was used to collect tolls from ships sailing on the river.
A chain across the river forced ships to submit, and uncooperative traders could be kept in the dungeon until a ransom was delivered. The dungeon was a wooden float in the well.
This island is quite less than 90m long, and the portion above water depends on the river level.
The island has an hexagonal footprint.
3. VISOVAC ISLAND, CROATIA
Lies in the middle of Vivosac River.
The island is owned by the Catholic Church.
Before it was inhabited, it was only a "White rock" in the middle of the lake.
The priests of the church brought the land to the shallow water and separated it from the water with a wall. And thus, the little island with its vegetation became "a little paradise on Earth".
About 6 km from Skradin, this island is the site of a Franciscan monastery that dates from 1576; the monastery treasures are exhibited in a small museum.
4. HEART ISLAND, USA
Located in the Thousand Islands of the Saint Lawrence River, along the northern border of New York State.
Accessible by ferry, private boat or by tour boat and is explored by public for a fee.
There is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection office on Heart Island and visitors coming from Canada require appropriate identification, as visiting the island is considered entering the United States.
5. WILHELMSTEIN ISLAND, GERMANY
Surface Area = 32 Sq. Kms. Largest Inland lake in NorthWest Germany. The lake originated during the last ice age 10,000 to 15,000 years ago. A thick layer of ice formed in the permafrost ground. As it slowly melted, the ground began to sink and water gathered within the basin. The fortress on this island was built by Duke Wilhelm (1724-1777). Piles of stones that had to be carried to this place make it an artificial island. Originally, Wilhelm established a military college here. Today, it's a museum and tourist destination.
6. MONT SAINT-MICHEL, FRANCE
Island located 1 km off the country's North- West coast in Normandy, France.
100 hectares (247 acres) in size, the island has a population of 44 (2009).
Over 3,000,000 people visit it annually.
Is an international place of pilgrimage as well as a major tourist center.
Officially became a World Heritage Site in 1979.
It's connected to the mainland by an elevated light bridge built recently.
"The Wonder of the Western World", the Mont-Saint-Michel is surrounded by a magnificent bay, which is the theater of the greatest tidal ranges in Europe, a grandiose spectacle.
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